Welcome to the website of LYTE Records, independent Northern Irish record label founded by David Lyttle. We release music from a wide range of genres and artists, and specialise in new music and emerging artists. Our albums feature some of the world's most talked about new stars, international icons, Mercury nominees, MOBO winners and Grammy winners. We're new to the game but hold our own. We've got worldwide distribution, using high street retailers like HMV and online sites like iTunes and Amazon, and our artists' music has appeared on MTV, BBC television, RTE television, ITV, Nickelodeon, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM. It's an exciting club, developed for musicians to create and for you to enjoy...
 
   
 
LYTE Records, David Lyttle and HMV on Channel 4
 
This May Channel 4 will run an HMV album advert campaign for David Lyttle's 'Interlude' bringing what the Daily Mail recently described as 'incredible' to millions. Watch out for us on your TV and listen out for David on the radio as he continues to promote the album. More...
 
 
Irish rock singer/songwriter Jonathan Casey signs to LYTE
 
If you haven't heard of Jonathan Casey before you've probably heard his music on MTV, ITV, RTE or Nickelodeon. He's toured in the UK, the US and Japan, and shares fans with U2, Coldplay and Radiohead. Watch out for his new album 'The Opening Night' on E4 ahead of release in June and prepare to name check Jonathan Casey among your favourite Irish recording artists. More...
 
 
Andreas Varady to play Montreux Jazz Festival with Quincy Jones
 
With his new CD 'Questions' in tow, 14-year-old Andreas makes his Montreux debut this July in style, needless to say. He's been invited to perform with music legend Quincy Jones, as well as his own group. Last year the young guitarist headlined at major venues and festivals from London's Ronnie Scott's to Noumea in the South Pacific. This year looks even better. More...
 
 
Dagda Quartet's 'Dagda' out now and stocked by HMV
 
Rising stars of the UK jazz scene since formation in 2010, saxophonist Tom Harrison's Dagda Quartet play 'energetic modern jazz with a rocky edge' according to Time Out. Their influences range from John Coltrane to Pink Floyd and they will tour 'Dagda' with A-list jazz guests in the UK throughout April. More...
 
 
Israeli pianist Ariel Lanyi releases 'Romantic Profiles' May 7th
 
Rising star of classical piano Ariel Lanyi is set to release his debut with LYTE on May 7th. 'Romantic Profiles' features works by Schumann, Brahms and Janáček. Don't let his young age put you off. This is a remarkable debut by a genuine talent with an inspiring dedication to music. More...
 

Rave 4-star review for David Lyttle's 'Interlude' in Hot Press magazine

In the current issue of Ireland's top music magazine Hot Press, David Lyttle is described as a 'one man industry' for his work as an artist and businessman. Journalist Colm O'Hara writes that the album is 'a rare treat to come out of Ireland. Superb.' Radio plays and magazine features are stacking up for this exciting urban release which features David alongside MOBO-winning rapper Soweto Kinch, vocalist Rhea and session icons Pino Palladino and Jason Rebello. More...
 

LYTE releases new album by jazz trumpeter Paul Jordanous, feat. Kit Downes & Lewis Wright

A fast-growing name in international trumpet, Paul Jordanous has spent the past ten years working with some of the most iconic artists and groups of British jazz, including Peter King, Alan Barnes, Don Weller, Laurence Cottle, Mike Garrick Orceshtra and Clark Tracey Sextet.  His debut album, 'And Now I Know', sees him alongside some of the UK's most exciting young stars, such as Mercury-nominated Kit Downes, Paul Booth (Eric Clapton) and MOBO-winner Lewis Wright (Empirical). More...
 
 
 
UK drum legend Lloyd Ryan features on Jazz FM and in Rhythm Magazine
 
Lloyd Ryan is one of the UK's most prolific drum tutors, with many of his former students achieving international success. Phil Collins is probably his most famous student. Matt Monroe, Tony Christie and Cilla Black are among his most high-profile past employers. Jazz FM recently played and featured Lloyd's new album 'Drivin' Force' and in his Rhythm Magazine spread he talks about hanging out with Keith Moon. More...
 
 

Irish saxophone legend Gay McIntyre releases 'The Music Within Me' on LYTE

For six decades Derry alto saxophonist and clarinettist Gay McIntyre has maintained a successful career as a musician, with associations ranging from Acker Bilk to Kenny Ball to Louis Stewart. Due to fear of flying, Gay famously turned down an offer to join Nat 'King' Cole's band and now, in his seventies, releases his debut album, in the company of some of Ireland's finest. More...